REF NO: 080324/08

CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2024

SALARY: R353 013 – R531 117 per annum, (OSD), (offer will be based on proven years of experience)

CENTRE: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS

• A National Diploma in Science or relevant qualification.
• Three (3) years post qualification technical (scientific) experience.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998) and other environmental legislations.
• Sound knowledge and experience in biomonitoring.

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• SASS accreditation will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Resource Directed Measures and Integrated Water Resource Management.
• Computer literacy skills, good presentation skills, and good scientific and technical report writing skills.
• Sound analytical and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• An innovator who is willing to work irregular hours and travel extensively in remote areas.

DUTIES: SCIENTIST TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (X2 POSTS)

• Implementation of the River Eco-status Monitoring Programme (REMP) and surface water monitoring in the Middle Vaal and Upper Orange Water Management Areas.
• Undertake Biomonitoring field surveys routinely and do routine and special investigations.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data and write scientific reports.
• Must be competent to apply scientific methodologies and to run the relevant REMP models and detect environmental trends.
• Prepare and submit technical reports.

SEE ALSO: CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE (X2 POSTS)

SCIENTIST TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (X2 POSTS)

• Contribute to the compilation of the annual State of the Rivers reports.
• Provide technical inputs on Water Use License Applications and analyses of data provided as per the license conditions.
• Provide comments on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA’s), Environmental Management Plans (EMP’s) and Environmental Management Program Reports (EMPR’s).
• Support the determination and implementation of the Reserve in the Region.
• Support the Adopt a River Programme.

SEE ALSO: CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST GRADE A (CIVIL)  (X3 POSTS)

ENQUIRIES: Ms. G Venter Tel No: (051) 405 9000

How To Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their Z83 application Form with relevant documents to: Free State (Bloemfontein): Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Chief Director, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag 528, Bloemfontein, 9301 or hand deliver at Corner Charlotte Maxeke and East Burger Streets, Bloem-Plaza Building, Second floor.